jackofalltrades , 1 month ago "I'm struggling to find any consistency in your posting" China under Mao developed using the Soviet model, and after his death opened up to international trade, incorporating more "western" approach. In both cases industrialization via fossil fuels was involved, so from the pov of climate - not much of a difference. It is important to point out that as urbanization and standards of living accelerated, so did fossil fuel use. 1/8 @GeofCox @breadandcircuses @WBOrcutt @RustyBertrand @bouriquet
"I'm struggling to find any consistency in your posting"
China under Mao developed using the Soviet model, and after his death opened up to international trade, incorporating more "western" approach.
In both cases industrialization via fossil fuels was involved, so from the pov of climate - not much of a difference.
It is important to point out that as urbanization and standards of living accelerated, so did fossil fuel use.
1/8
@GeofCox @breadandcircuses @WBOrcutt @RustyBertrand @bouriquet